Thursday, September 26, 2019

Ailanthus Webworm Moth

2019-09-26. Ailanthus Webworm Moth
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This festive-looking moth gets its name from the behavior of its larvae. The caterpillars build a web in the Ailanthus tree (aka Tree of Heaven) where they all live together as they feed on the leaves and branches.

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